heavy metal
genre of rock music characterized by slack-tuned instruments, and unconventional changes of tonality (key) and time signature (metre)
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Winny Puhh
metalcore, punk rock
Black Ingvars
Nick Oliveri
Kevin Ridley
folk metal, folk music
Heavens Gate
power metal
Newsted
Michael Barbiero
Pomaranča
The Handsome Beasts
Hollywood Rose
hard rock
Brad Whitford
blues rock, hard rock
Culprit
Kill the Lights
alternative metal, metalcore
Cobra Spell
hard rock
Shane Gaalaas
Ion Vein
About heavy metal
What is heavy metal?
genre of rock music characterized by slack-tuned instruments, and unconventional changes of tonality (key) and time signature (metre)
Where should I start with heavy metal?
Start with "Hushed and Grim" by Mastodon. It captures what makes heavy metal worth exploring.
What are the best heavy metal albums?
The heavy metal albums worth hearing first: "Hushed and Grim" by Mastodon, "Rock n Roll Jesus" by Kid Rock, "Trial by Fire" by Yngwie Malmsteen, "Redeemer of Souls" by Judas Priest and "Nostradamus" by Judas Priest.
How many heavy metal artists are there?
northsound.fm covers 2362 heavy metal artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.